Black Urushi Bowl

made by Mayuko Fujitsuka

Urushi lacquered Bowl

It takes more than 8 months to complete one of these delicate Rice Bowls. Mayuko Fujitsuka first orders a wooden base after her design from a woodturner. The turned and dried bowl is returned to her and she begins the process of reinforcing the wood with Hemp-Cloth and Urushi. This process makes the bowl strong enough for use with hot liquids like soup. Finally 4 coats of the lustre black lacquer are applied, which give this bowl its beautiful subtle shine.

Guest Artist Mayuko Fujitsuka makes all her pieces by hand. She likes to feel each vessel become stronger and smoother with the layers of Urushi that she applies to the wooden base. Urushi is processed from the sap of lacquer trees and used for painting and gluing. It has a strong connection to Japanese life and culture, being used for both everyday and celebratory vessels. The most characteristic feature of lacquer is that it dries in a moderately hot and humid environment. It is a special material suited to the Japanese climate. It is also resistant to alcohol, alkali and acids.

Price per piece

PRODUCT DETAILS

Approx. dimensions: 12 cm Diameter x 7.5 cm Width

Material: Zelkova, Hempcloth, Urushi

Care Instructions: Hand wash with lukewarm water and soap, food safe, store away from direct sunlight

Hand-made in Japan